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One of our morning show clients recently added two young and relatively inexperienced cohosts to a seasoned host’s show. Instead of restricting their talk time, we advised the host to give them [...]

In the wake of recent hurricanes like Helene and Milton, which left millions in Florida without power, it’s clear that natural disasters are on the rise. With climate change fueling more frequent [...]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, over 200 people in Asheville, NC, find themselves stranded—without water, power, phone, or internet access—unable to leave their homes due to flooding. This [...]

One of our morning show clients interviewed Larry King a few years ago. The cohost talked over Larry before he finished answering a question. Larry said, “Hold on, I wasn’t finished with my [...]

Have you ever been to a party and gotten trapped with someone talking nonstop about themselves? Every other word is “I.” What a turnoff, and you want to escape. An article [...]

The Randy Lane Company coaches talent to share personal experiences to enrich their connections with listeners and build relationships. A perfect example is Randi Chase, the morning host [...]

In a coaching session with the DJ Walker Morning Show at Cumulus’ Kat Country Stockton, we brainstormed how to set up a story with an emotional hook about a mother who had a home salad bar for [...]

We are in the midst of THE most intense presidential election. Within two weeks, we’ve witnessed an assassination attempt on a former president, the present one bowing out, and a new candidate [...]

During a recent coaching session, the show host had an enlightening moment, realizing that teasing is the radio’s version of clickbait. Like its digital counterpart, teasing is a hook that draws [...]

Media, technology, and culture are transforming at an unparalleled pace. For many people, change causes anxiety, such as fear of the unknown and loss of control. A smaller number of people [...]